Add new flavor to the table with 8 unusual vegetables
David Coon is on a mission. Not exactly a Mission Impossible save-the-world mission; more of a quest. He’s out to educate others about the potential for unusual vegetables in the […]
Looking for volunteer opportunities this May?
Help steward your favorite natural area park by volunteering with Portland Parks & Recreation! Help by removing invasive plants, planting native shrubs and trees, and beautifying our parks for wildlife […]
If you mind moss, get on board with preventative measures
During a rainier-than-usual winter and spring, moss eagerly invaded lawns and made itself at home. The plush, low-lying plant doesn’t get many neutral reactions. People either love it or hate […]
Time to turn attention to blackberries and raspberries
No matter how muddy the spring, it’s time to slip on your boots and gloves and take care of blackberries and raspberries. Established red raspberries, including Meeker, Cascade Delight and […]
Nesting boxes invite birds to hatch babies in home gardens
It would be nice to say, “Hang a birdhouse and they will come,” but attracting wild birds to nest in your yard isn’t quite so easy. Don’t get discouraged if […]
Camas Plant & Garden Fair
May 13, 2017 Hours: Saturday: 9 am to 4 pm Contact Phone: 360-833-8371 Contact Email: plantfair@downtowncamas.com The Downtown Camas Association is pleased to announce the 20th Annual Camas Plant & […]
Pump up your plant knowledge by learning family relationships
Learning to recognize 400,000 species of plants is more than daunting; it’s impossible. But making a start by learning how to identify family characteristics can help you manage a healthier […]
Hydroponics: Speed fresh vegetables to the table by growing in water
Ask experienced gardeners what makes their garden grow and they’ll come up with the same response: great soil. Good answer, but not the only one. The same crops grown in […]
Host houseplants in best possible site to keep them healthy
Gardeners hear it often enough: right plant, right place. It’s a fundamental rule of gardening, said Heather Stoven, a horticulturist with Oregon State University Extension Service, and one that applies […]
Save money by starting vegetable seeds at home
The calendar doesn’t say spring, but gardeners are ready to go. Turning vegetable seeds into plants helps satisfy the urge to put hands in the soil. It’s best to seed […]